2 piece rainsuit with hood (breathable Gore-tex or waterproof nylon material)
*High quality rain gear is essential for camping trips, as a great deal of time is spent outdoors, rain or shine! Discount house disposable rain suits are NOT acceptable.

* Light to medium weight long underwear, top and bottom (silk or polypropelene preferred).

Comfortable shoes (sneakers…) to wear when not hiking, or for those trips with less hiking involved (i.e. All Alaska Tour, Kenai Explorer Tour)

Miscellaneous

binoculars

camera & batteries, cards

ear plugs (if youre sharing a room…)

eye shades (it could be light all night!)

sunglasses

sunscreen

insect repellent (preferably with Deet)

travel alarm clock

water bottle

day pack (book bag style backpack) for day hiking and walk to McCarthy

flashlight (for trips after August 1st)

trip journal/diary

personal toiletries

* hand towel/small bath towel

* sleeping bag – rated to 30 degrees or less – ask us if you would like to rent one

* camp pillow

*Pertains specifically to camping trips

Luggage requirements

Soft sided suitcases or duffle bags are definitely preferable over traditional hard-sided luggage. Baggage is strictly limited to one reasonable medium-sized piece and 50 lbs (remember who gets to carry it . . .), not including day pack (best to have handy with you in the van or on hikes). Remember, there’s only so much space in the vehicles, and if it doesn’t fit, it can’t go . . . Extra items can usually be stored in Anchorage while on the trip. PLEASE NOTE: All trips that go to McCarthy, require carrying one or two night’s gear (depending on the itinerary) from the van to the Lodge, across two forks of the Kennicott River (there are bridges!) – a distance of about half a mile – as the road ends at the River. Trips that include Seldovia need a means to condense and carry clothing for one night’s stay. Remaining items can be left in the van. There are steep boat ramps and small aircraft that will make you appreciate travelling lightly. A daypack is best for this situation.

For those trips that include camping, gear will occasionally have to be carried a short ways, from the van or canoe to campsite, usually no more than 50 yards.

For the trips that canoe the Yukon River, we will issue a set of dry bags prior to departing Anchorage, that will serve as your “luggage” during the trip. Luggage space is quite limited in the vehicle, and extremely so in the canoes, so please pack accordingly – what wont fit in the allotted dry bags wont be able to go.

For all trips, please be mindful of other tour guests and the limited space, and pack prudently. Thanks for understanding!

This list is merely a suggestion for what to bring, as everyones idea of packing for a trip varies widely. This list is used for all of our summer itineraries (with items specific to camping trips marked with an asterisk), so please adjust accordingly. Amounts of each article of clothing also vary depending on the length of trip. Most folks find that they bring far more than they ever need or use. Do keep in mind that dress in Alaska ranges from the very casual to the extremely so – in other words, wearing the same thing for a few days in a row is not a social faux pas up here but is in fact the norm! Nothing fancy is required; there is no place that we go that would refuse service —even if you were wearing merely your long underwear!

Please keep in mind that we have very limited luggage space in the vehicles (see “Luggage” below), and that you are your very own personal bell hop and valet for the trip (you can tip accordingly). Laundry facilities are available at least every 5 days (depending upon the itinerary). Layering and its flexibility is the key to being comfortable in Alaskas fickle summer weather, where temperatures may range from the 30s to mid 80s.

You can download a PDF of this list from the links at the bottom of the page.

Thanks again for leading us on an adventure through the last frontier. It took me a while when we got home to get used to seeing more robins than bald eagles, no moose wandering along the streets and seeing the stars when it actually got dark!

Abbie H. (aged 13) - Massachusetts

Everything was excellent- trip got better everyday! We experienced so much more than we ever imagined we would. The Alaskan "locals" were wonderful and full of information, the weather was great, the scenery was breathtaking.

Cathy & Gary E. - New York

We still talk about our experiences on our Adventure Alaska trip all the time. Needless to say we had a wonderful time.

Denny & Debby G - Ohio

We had a great time with you, and do hope we can join you again, hopefully during the Iditarod…

Milli & Ken H. - Florida

We continue to be reminded of how lucky we were to be a part of such a unique touring company when we compare notes with our friends who have done the 'Cruise Ship Tour'.